9k79 tochka-u (rs-ss-21 scarab) (serviceability in doubt)
Missile Systemconfirmed
The 9K79 Tochka-U (NATO reporting name SS-21 Scarab B) is a Soviet-designed tactical ballistic missile system. It is designed to strike high-value targets such as command posts, bridges, airfields, and troop concentrations within the tactical depth of enemy defenses.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | Soviet Union |
| Manufacturer | KBM (Kolomna Machine-Building Design Bureau) |
| Introduced | 1989 |
| Status | In service |
| Range | 120 km |
| Weight | 2.01 t |
History
This Soviet-developed missile, produced by KBM and introduced in 1989, has been deployed by several countries, though the serviceability of some units is now uncertain.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 1 | confirmed |
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